Systemic Racism

Racists use “the facts” as cover for their bigotry

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Nov

The article explores how far-right and far-left groups use "facts" to rationalize bigotry and divert attention from systemic issues.

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Why Jewish Americans can’t agree on racism

Ilana M. Horwitz in JTA · 22 Oct

Amidst the racial reckoning sparked by George Floyd's murder in 2020, diverse perspectives on racism within the American Jewish community are evident, highlighting deep political and ideological divides.

0 Politics Israel

Israel might have to become a pariah state. So be it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Apr

The text discusses the potential for Israel to be viewed as a pariah state in light of recent events, particularly in relation to Western attitudes and policies.

0 Antisemitism Politics

DEI needs to be reimagined, and Black Jews are the ones to do it

David Christopher Kaufman in Forward · 8 Feb

The author, who identifies as both Black and Jewish, argues that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs need to be reimagined in order to address the needs of Jewish people.

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America Works. DEI Doesn’t.

Corey Brooks in Tablet · 17 Jan

The author of this article, a pastor from Chicago's South Side, criticizes the ideology of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for exploiting the pain and struggles of marginalized communities for personal gain.

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The Politics of Tribal Nonsense

Wilfred Reilly in Tablet · 15 Nov 2023

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the research practices of criminology professor Eric Stewart, who was fired from Florida State University.

0 History Communities

Her family escaped from pogroms to South Dakota — did they become complicit in the decimation of Native Americans?

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 20 Oct 2023

"Rebecca Clarren's book 'The Cost of Free Land' explores her Jewish family's history in South Dakota as beneficiaries of land taken from the Lakota people, prompting her to grapple with feelings of guilt and a desire for atonement. While her family did not actively harm the Lakota, she recognizes their complicity in systemic injustices. Clarren intertwines the narratives of Jewish settlement in the West and the oppression of the Lakota, drawing parallels between American policies towards Native Americans and Hitler's ideology. The book highlights the need for understanding and acknowledging historical injustices, emphasizing the complex legacy of privilege and responsibility."

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Court martial of Canadian soldier for ‘disgusting’ antisemitic comments a milestone, says retired Jewish senior officer

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 Jun 2023

Retired Major General Ed Fitch, the highest-ranking Jewish officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, sees the court martial of Sgt. K.E. Bluemke for antisemitic comments as a positive milestone in how the military addresses antisemitism.

0 Education Politics

Princeton’s Mixed-Up President Discards Free Speech and Demonizes Its Defenders

Sergiu Klainerman in Tablet · 12 Apr 2022

Princeton University's president, Christopher Eisgruber, is seen as holding contradictory principles regarding academic freedom and social justice, which has led to concerns about the university's direction.

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‘There’s not going to be closure’: Charlottesville rabbi grapples with far-right trial

Forward · 5 Nov 2021

Rabbi Tom Gutherz of Charlottesville's Congregation Beth Israel reflects on the 2017 Unite the Right rally and the ongoing civil trial accusing 14 men and 10 groups of conspiring to commit racist violence.

0 Communities Politics

David Ben Moshe: The Black ex-con revealing Israel's systemic racism

Rivkush · 18 Oct 2021

David Ben Moshe, a Black ex-con, found Judaism while in prison and later converted to Orthodox Judaism.

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The Assault on Empiricism

Wilfred Reilly in Tablet · 12 Aug 2021

The article discusses the assault on empiricism in today's culture war debates.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jews Should Not Echo the Claim of ‘Systemic Police Racism’

Hannah Elka Meyers in Tablet · 6 Jul 2021

The article argues against the popular narrative of systemic racism within American policing, suggesting that this perspective is detrimental to both Black communities and American Jews.

0 History Culture

The Habs are the Only Good News in Canada

Bonjour Chai · 10 Jun 2021

This episode explores Canada's complex history with its First Nations communities through the lens of Nakuset, an activist adopted by a Jewish family during the Sixties Scoop.

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Critical Race Theory and the ‘Hyper-White’ Jew

Sapir · 1 May 2021

This article discusses the intersection of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and its impact on Jewish individuals.

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Pandemic, Partnership, and Progress: A Vision for a post-Covid Modern Orthodoxy

Alan Jotkowitz in Lehrhaus · 2 Nov 2020

In this article, Alan Jotkowitz discusses the theological response needed in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, racial unrest, and environmental crises.

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In Defense of Wokeness

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 21 Oct 2020

The article argues in defense of "wokeness" and its compatibility with Jewish values.

0 Politics Communities

Drowning in Panics

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Jul 2020

The text discusses how current data does not support the belief that the United States is experiencing a Covid-19 crisis similar to the one seen in the Northeast during the spring.

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Taking a Sabbatical

Paul E. Nahme in Tablet · 2 Jul 2020

As society begins to reopen after months of pandemic-related challenges, it's important to reflect on the kind of society we want to return to.

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Chaim Bloom is ready for whatever curve balls are thrown his way

Sam Zieve Cohen in Jewish Insider · 30 Jun 2020

Chaim Bloom, the new chief baseball officer for the Boston Red Sox, has faced scrutiny and high expectations in his role.

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Eliza Orlins’s amazing race

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 19 Jun 2020

Eliza Orlins, a 37-year-old public defender, is running for Manhattan district attorney.

0 Politics Ethics

Opinion | How our growing consensus against racism turned into a moral panic

Forward · 14 Jun 2020

The article discusses a shift in public opinion towards acknowledging and confronting racism, particularly in response to incidents like the murder of George Floyd.

0 Politics Culture

Obama to the Rescue

Lee Smith in Tablet · 8 Jun 2020

The article discusses former President Barack Obama's renewed influence within the Democratic Party amidst various crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and protests against racial injustice following George Floyd's murder.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Editorial | After months of silence, a scream

Forward · 5 Jun 2020

The editorial by Jodi Rudoren reflects on the power of collective screams as a form of protest and expression in the face of systemic issues.

0 Communities Politics

Editorial | These historical times call for extreme empathy

Forward · 31 May 2020

In a reflection on the current historical moment marked by protests, job losses, and a pandemic, the author emphasizes the importance of extreme empathy, drawing parallels to Jewish traditions of imagining oneself in the shoes of the oppressed.

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